Free online multiplayer game KartRider with 160 million players soon coming to America

KartRider screenshot
Nexon America has announced that KartRider will be launched in North America. An Asian and international sensation from South Korea, 2004’s KartRider is a free-to-download, subscription free, online multiplayer racing-adventure cel-shaded game that is enjoyed by over 160 million riders worldwide.

Nexon launched a closed beta test on May 1, 2007, giving gamers the chance to compete as individuals or in teams with karts of their choice, you can sign up at kart.nexon.net to download and play (requires DirectX9.0c or above).

Competitors can interact with each other online through chatting and community forums. Races are held on a variety of 3D racing tracks and courses based on 10 particular themes, including the fast-paced Zoomtown, the dizzying sands of Desert Drift, and the icy Arctic Rim. — From Gamezone, via Kotaku